Mayor Caroline Simmons City Update: Christmas Treet Pickup, Stamford 2035 & More

MAYOR’S UPDATES

• Opening Day of the Connecticut General Assembly: This past week, I joined Mayors across Connecticut to discuss our shared priorities and goals for the year ahead in our towns and cities. I will be tireless in working closely with our legislative delegation to make meaningful progress on behalf of our city this legislative session.
• The Best of Stamford: Zillow recently named Stamford one of the hottest markets in the country, reaffirming what residents and employers already know—Stamford combines urban sophistication with suburban charm, making it an unbeatable place to live and work. Check out this video produced by Dr. Oscar Guerra, a professor at UCONN Stamford and UCONN Stamford students, highlighting the best of Stamford.

CITY NEWS

• Lathon Wider Community Center: On the morning of Thursday, January 2, the City Facilities Department was notified of a flooding incident in the basement of the Lathon Wider Community Center (137 Henry Street) caused by a failure in a piece of mechanical equipment. Due to the impact on critical building services, the facility will be closed indefinitely. The target date for reopening is July 1, 2025. At this time, the City is working with the impacted tenants to try and accommodate their needs during this transition. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department’s walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.
• Christmas Tree Pickup: Christmas Tree Pickup will begin on Monday, January 13. Please ensure that your tree is placed on your curb, as the City will only be making one round of pickups. For more information click here.
• Stamford 2035 Visions of the City Survey: In case you missed Stamford 2035's first open house, please take five minutes to share your thoughts on the Visions of the City here! Your insights will help the planning team formulate visions, goals, strategies, and actions for the future of Stamford.
• Stamford 2035: The City of Stamford is excited to launch the Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to assess the city's current state and explore key questions about our future! This plan will guide Stamford’s development through 2035, focusing on crucial topics like sustainability, resilience, diversity, equity, inclusion, housing, economic growth, mobility, and infrastructure. Throughout the 10-month process, you’ll have the chance to share your vision for Stamford by participating in public meetings, workshops, surveys, and discussions with our planning team. Check out this project one-sheet and visit our website to get involved, sign up for updates, and learn more about the plan.
• Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan: Our administration has been meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and city transportation officials to continue to make progress on the Stamford Train Station Master Plan. To view the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan, visit: stcmasterplan.com.